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Air France wins awards at the 2022 aircraft interiors expo in Hamburg

On 14 June 2022, at the 2022 OnBoard Hospitality Awards* at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Air France received the award for the Best Comfort Kit for Children and Babies and the Bronze Award for the Best Travel Cabin Concept for the design of its Airbus A220.First place for children's and babies' comfort kitsSince February 2022, in all Air France long-haul cabins, young travellers aged 3 to 11 have been given a pretty "sorter" flight pouch in two colours: blue and light grey. With a postcard to colour in, a box of crayons, an activity book and a card game, this pouch contains a multitude of surprises…Third place for the best cabin concept 2022Unveiled in September 2021, the Airbus A220-300, the new generation aircraft dedicated to Air France's short- and medium-haul network, has 148 seats in a 3-2 configuration enabling 80% of customers to enjoy a window or aisle seat. The seat is the widest on the market for a single-aisle aircraft. It…

A redesigned entertainment offer on board Air France flights this summer

1,500 hours of entertainment available on board long-haul flights; The best of French cinema, series, music and documentaries highlighting French creation; An enhanced offer for young travellers including Disney titles available on board for the first time. To ensure each trip continues to be…Dedicated content for young travellers In addition to the Disney catalogue, Air France also offers new, more varied content and edutainment specially selected for young travellers. Air France is also highlighting French productions among its selection of cartoons, films, audio books and illustrated stories. The company has particularly…1,500 hours of in-flight entertainmentIn all its long-haul cabins, Air France customers have access to a large high-definition individual screen offering over 1,500 hours of on-demand entertainment. On board the most recent cabins, the 4K-quality anti-glare screen comes with Bluetooth connection, allowing passengers to use their…

Airline Ticket Solidarity Tax

Precisions from Air France - Airline Ticket Solidarity TaxThe Finance Bill for 2025 presented last October by the departing French government, which included a significant increase in the Airline Ticket Solidarity Tax (TSBA), was not adopted by Parliament. As a result, Air France has decided to suspend the advance collection introduced on 24 October 2024…Adjustments to tickets already issuedAir France made a commitment to “make adjustments to ensure that the amount collected is equal to the amount actually due in respect of the TSBA, in the event of a change to the scale, or if the amendment was abandoned or rejected. This commitment will be honoured. As a result, customers in…

New Michelin-starred menus on departure from Paris for Air France customers

This autumn, on departure from Paris, Air France will be unveiling exceptional new menus specially created for its customers, available in its airport lounges and on board its flights. Triple Michelin-starred chef Jérôme Banctel, and Josselin Marie, passionate about responsible cuisine, are the…Triple Michelin-starred chef Jérôme Banctel in the long-haul Business cabinOn departure from Paris, for the first time, Air France is entrusting chef Jérôme Banctel with the dishes on the menu available in the long-haul Business cabin. Awarded three Michelin stars in 2024, the chef draws inspiration from his native Brittany in creating dishes to be enjoyed all over the…VideoJérôme Banctel, three-star Michelin chef in the Air France long-haul Business cabin As for desserts, Nina Métayer will continue working with Air France as part of the partnership initiated in April 2024. Crowned World Pastry Chef 2023, she will be signing a selection of gourmet yet light pastries,…Michel Roth and Josselin Marie, a new duo of high-flying chefs!On its short and medium-haul network, Air France also offers a refined gourmet selection. In the Terminal 2F lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Michelin-starred chef Michel Roth, Bocuse d’Or and Meilleur Ouvrier de France, is now signing a range of delectable dishes. To create a rich and varied…Menus signed by talented chefs in all Air France’s Paris airport loungesAir France also cultivates its art of fine dining for customers in all its long-haul lounges. In the La Première lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Alain Ducasse, the world’s most starred chef, and his teams, create exceptional dishes. The prestigious menu includes the chef’s famous coquillettes…About Jérôme BanctelJérôme Banctel is a true Bretton and Brittany is resolutely part of his identity. His career began with Michel Kerever, who worked at the Duc d’Enghien and whom he then followed to the Vreugt en Rust restaurant in the Netherlands. He arrived in Paris in 1993 and worked at the Jules Verne with Alain…About Josselin MarieBrought up in the clean fresh air of Brittany, chef Josselin Marie discovered his passion for cooking early on with his grandmother. After training at the Lycée hotelier, he gained experience in prestigious establishments across France (La Bastide Saint Antoine with Jacques Chibois, L’Espérance…

Air France Press, the app dedicated to the airline's digital press offering

The Air France Play app has become ‘Air France Press’, a new name more in line with the range on offer. With a rich and varied catalogue of more than 200 French and international newspapers and magazines, Air France Press offers new features for a personalized reading experience before, during or…New functions for a personalised reading experienceAvailable in 11 languages, Air France Press offers a new, more powerful e-reader for improved reading comfort. The app also includes audio playback for publications in ‘article’ mode, making them more accessible. Users can now also choose between a light or dark mode, to adapt their screen to the…AIR FRANCE PRESSConsult newspapers and magazines during your trip L

Airline ticket solidarity tax

Precisions from Air France on the airline ticket solidarity taxWithin the framework of the 2025 finance bill, the French government has submitted an amendment to significantly increase the airline ticket solidarity tax (TSBA) applicable to all flights departing from France. This tax, introduced in 2006, is levied on passengers by the airlines on behalf of the…This massive and unprecedented increase would apply to all journeys made from 1 January 2025, including tickets issued before the 2025 finance bill was passed.Airlines would therefore have to pay this tax to the French government for all journeys made from 1 January 2025, whether or not they had previously collected the amount from customers.For Air France-KLM, having to pay an uncollected tax to the French government would represent a loss of several tens of millions of euros.To avoid this situation, on 24 October 2024 the Air France KLM Group decided to pass on this increase in advance on tickets sold for travel from 1 January 2025, without waiting for the final finance bill to be passed. The scale used is that set out in the amendment submitted by the French…In the event of a change to the scale, or if the amendment is abandoned or rejected, the Group's airlines will make adjustments to ensure that the amount collected is equal to the amount actually due in respect of the TSBA.To find out more about the tax component of air fares: A breakdown of the price of an airline ticket Lien afklm_fiche_tarifs_en_hr.pdfScale applied by Air France, KLM and Transavia since 24 October 2024 (as defined by the amendment submitted by the government as part of the 2025 finance bill):for domestic flights (including overseas departments), intra-EU flights and flights within the EEA, the amount collected in respect of the solidarity tax on airline tickets has been increased from €2.63 to €9.5 for the Economy and Premium cabins and from €20.27 to €30 for the Business cabin. for…

Air France teams up with French start-up Kolet to offer eSIM-enabled internet access at preferential rates

Starting today, Air France, in partnership with Kolet, a French start-up specializing in eSIM technology, is offering its customers a connectivity solution available in more than 190 countries at preferential rates. From the dedicated website or by downloading the Kolet app and entering the code…Custom-designed benefits for Air France customersWith this new partnership between Air France and Kolet, all the company’s customers benefit from a non-binding trial offer, with up to 1GB of free data, valid for two days. They also benefit from an immediate 10% discount on all Kolet connectivity plans.Earn or spend Flying Blue MilesThe Air France-KLM group’s loyalty program, Flying Blue, is fully integrated into this preferential offer. For every euro spent on a Kolet prepaid data plan, Flying Blue members earn 10 Miles. By sponsoring a friend or family member and inviting them to try Kolet, they earn an additional 250 Miles…Flying Blue+,the new payment service developed by Flying Blue, has been integrated into the app and the website.To take advantage of these exclusive benefits now, even without booking an Air France flight,click hereor visit the Kolet app and enter the code AFKLDATA.* An eSIM is a digital SIM card, to install on your own eSIM-enabled device. **Kolet data plans offer mobile data, with no voice calls option.About KoletFounded in 2024 by 4 entrepreneurs, Eduardo Ronzano, Anne-Carole Cöen, Jérémy Gotteland, and Mehdi Chraibi, Kolet is becoming a leading player in the eSIM market. Faced with the exorbitant costs of internet access abroad, Kolet offers simple and affordable connectivity solutions to travellers in…

A new Air France Shopping collection for the festive season

Air France Shopping dévoile une nouvelle collection de produits exclusifs pour célébrer les fêtes de fin d’année. Objets festifs de décoration, ours en peluche aux couleurs d’Air France ou encore modèles inédits de sacs de voyage, la compagnie présente une liste idéale de cadeaux pour ravir petits…A snow globe for a magically festive feelingTo add a touch of elegance to any home, Air France is offering a silver snow globe, which you can shake to immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season. The inside features the Eiffel Tower decorated with the red accent, the Air France emblem. A nod to the airline's brand video , in which…Travel in comfort with a new vintage travel bagAir France's vintage collection now includes a re-edition of the weekend travel bag, ideal for carrying personal belongings on a short stay, or in addition to a suitcase. Chic and practical, it has two handles and an adjustable shoulder strap. It comes in navy blue, Air France's signature colour,…Two teddy bears in the Air France coloursThe Air France plush family is expanding with the arrival of two new teddy bears. The first, made in France, is by Air France x Doudou et Compagnie. It stands out thanks to its soft fur and ribbon in the airline's colours. It joins the Air France pilot teddy bear, whose uniform features details of…The Air France x Vanessa Bruno tote bagThe sparkling Vanessa Bruno tote bag, revisited in collaboration with Air France to mark the company's 90th anniversary, is the perfect bag for every trip. Equipped with a zip fastening and large handles, it comes in the airline's three signature colours. Made near Paris from locally sourced…And not forgetting “Allure”, Air France’s baggage range in collaboration with DelseyIn collaboration with Delsey, Air France offers a range of baggage called “Allure”, combining French know-how and elegance. Combining resistant, lightweight materials, this range is available in black, navy blue and also in ivory, reminiscent of the soft tones of the La Première cabin. Each…About Air France ShoppingAir France Shopping is the online sales website for Air France brand items, with travel essentials, luggage, aircraft models, toys, etc. Discover the world of Air France travel accessories at shopping.airfrance.com. Air France Shopping also regularly partners with French brands that share its…

A unique range of comfort kits on board Air France

On board its long-haul flights, in the La Première, Business, or Premium cabins, Air France offers comfort kits carefully designed to meet the needs of each passenger. Refined, elegant and functional, these kits contain a host of products to help you relax and enjoy your flight.In La Première, genuine haute couture gift boxesIn the La Première cabin, Air France offers its guests an elegant and timeless gift box, which received a Gold Award at the 2024 TravelPlus Airline Amenity Awards. It comes in the two signature colours of this exceptional cabin, Air France red and pearl grey, and features an embossed winged…New chic & modern kits in BusinessIn the Business cabin, there are two models of the kit available, with motifs featuring the airline's signature colours in different shades of navy blue and white, with a touch of red. It also features the company's winged seahorse and is made from over 90% recycled material. Particular attention…All the essentials in PremiumSober and elegant, the Premium comfort kit features the Air France accent, the airline's brand symbol, delicately embroidered on the fabric. It is available in two colours, Air France blue and horizon blue, a shade specific to this travel cabin. A discreet touch of red on the zipper enhances the…

Air France signs a partnership with Alltheway for a remote baggage drop-off service in Paris and the Paris region

Air France now offers its customers the option of dropping off and checking in their baggage at locations in Paris and in the Paris region, prior to arriving at the airport. This service allows passengers to travel light and with greater peace of mind, without having to worry about their bags,…AboutAllthewayFounded in 2022 by Emilie Gazeau, Julien de Colfmacker and Anouar Zbaida, Alltheway is a travel industry start-up headquartered in France. It provides a service allowing travellers to drop off and check in their baggage from hotels or event sites, their home or office, and have it delivered…